FIRST LIFE FINANCIAL Co. Inc. (First Life) recently celebrated its partnership with the world-class Swiss Life Network during a superb cocktail reception held at the elegant residence in Forbes Park, Makati, of First Life?s president and CEO, no less.

Power businessman Peter Coyiuto gave a short talk. ?Swiss Life Network is the world?s largest employee-benefits network operating in over 40 countries worldwide and serving 420 multinational corporations, 106 of which are present in the Philippines, through customized international benefit programs. We are also celebrating First?s 50th anniversary this year, and has been the Philippine network partner of Swiss Life since 1996.?

Coyiuto, together with his attractive wife, Elena Tanyu Coyiuto, circulated among 200 or so invitees, dahlings, making sure everyone was enjoying the party.

Aviators Ball

The Aviators Ball is hosted yearly by world-renowned pilot Captain Joy Roa, who is also the producer of the popular TV series ?Asian Air Safari? on ANC Channel every Sunday, 8:30 PM, with replays on Wednesday and Saturday. It is a TV program on his adventures as he flies different kinds of airplanes to different destinations, dahlings.

The Aviators Ball welcomed and honored airplane owners, and aviators, male and female, from all over the world, no less. The awardees were those who demonstrated significant flying time and positive achievements and contributions to their respective communities. They included flight instructors, air traffic controllers, pilots, airplane mechanics, palanggas. The event was held at the Rigodon ballroom of the Peninsula Manila.

Hotshot guests included brilliant lawyer, Defense Sec. Gilbert Teodoro, no less, who presented the major awards. One of China?s top TV personalities, Yue Sai Kan, who jetted in from Shanghai, presented the Female Aviators of the Year awards. After dinner, it was time to rock and roll, palanggas, to the hot music of the band Behind Closed Doors.

Fresh finds

?Supermarketing? has never been easier and fresher, palanggas. Now, Quezon City residents have more reasons to shop at Rustan?s Supermarket in Il Terrazzo, Tomas Morato.

At its grand opening, bossa nova artist Sitti and Salinlahi Dancers performed. The event was led by Frances Yu, marketing VP of Rustan?s Supercenters, and Maritess Tantoco Enriquez.

Guests included sultry Dr. Vicki Belo and her daughter, managing director for Belo Essentials, Cristalle Henares; Proctor & Gamble?s Jim Lafferty and Pel Tecson; Unilever?s Carl Cruz and Paul Fernandez; Citibank?s Mon del Rosario; Future Trade?s James du Vivier; and L?oréal?s Monsieur Luc Olivier Marquet.

Check out the new Rustan?s Supercenter at LG/F, Il Terrazzo Mall, Tomas Morato cor. Scout Madrinan St., Quezon City. Open daily from 9 AM to 9 PM.